NORTHUMBERLAND EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Tire smoke and tight tandems at Riverside Speedway — a weekend for spectators and crew in Northumberland, NH
Spectator and crew tickets cover open-grid drifting, drift games and behind‑the‑scenes time at Riverside Speedway; this guide explains the schedule, admission and what to expect trackside.
Tire smoke and tight tandems at Riverside Speedway — a weekend for spectators and crew in Northumberland, NH.
At Riverside Speedway the Humphrey family opens a compact, welcoming stage for New England drift culture: close‑quarters tandems, a recently expanded skid pad and a new bowtie element that lengthens runs and reshapes how cars queue and flow. It’s a place to watch tires shred into smoke, photograph multi‑car action and rub shoulders with the people building NH drifting.
Highlights
Event Highlights
Weekend format — two days of open grid action
This is a two‑day event that runs Saturday and Sunday with open grid drifting each day; the format centers on open grid sessions and drift games rather than a single elimination competition.
Open grid and drift games — lots of tire shredding
Expect unstructured open grid sessions complemented by drift games that prioritize close, multi‑car tandems and spectator‑friendly runs.
Day‑by‑day admission
Tickets are sold separately for each day, with admission available for spectators and crews.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to be there
The event blends friendly competition under lights with open‑grid sessions that keep cars moving. Organizers moved single cars through a P to the right and tandems to the left into a bowtie; that new bowtie element added about nine seconds to a run and produces tight, multi‑car tandems that are engaging to watch and photograph. The Humphrey family’s continued improvements — from expanding the skid pad to reworking course flow — shape a close, visceral trackside experience.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this is for — and who it’s aimed at.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No specific gear list is included in the verified information for this event; attendees are encouraged to confirm any personal requirements with the operator.
Open grid drifting runs from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the scheduled days; note that tickets are sold per day.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When does the event run each day?
Open grid drift action is scheduled from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on the listed days; the grid closes at 5:00 PM.
How many days does the event span?
The verified itinerary lists sessions on Saturday and Sunday (a two‑day weekend event).
Where is the event held?
The meeting location is given as 78 Craggy Rd, Northumberland, NH 03582 (Riverside Speedway).
Who is admission intended for?
Admission is available for spectators and crews; the event title and verified details refer specifically to spectator and crew tickets.
Are there discounts or child rates?
The verified information states that children 12 years and under are free; headline pricing notes an online discount versus track price.
Are tickets for multiple days sold together?
Tickets are sold separately for each day.
What type of on‑track activity should I expect?
Expect open grid drifting with drift games and lots of tire‑shredding runs that emphasize multi‑car tandems.